Amid the falling autos sales in the US during 2009, Japanese automakers actually began producing more cars in China than in the US for the first time ever. Total 2009 output for Japanese automakers in China comes to 2.25 million units, compared to 2.1 million units produced here in the US.
Japanese cars are already incredibly popular in China, and automakers remain optimistic about the market’s continuing growth and demand. In 2010 alone, double digit growth is expected in Chinese auto sales, while automakers in America are simply looking forward to more modest growth.
All the top Japanese automakers, including Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Mazda, are currently developing new factories or systems for producing cars in China. With dismal auto sales in the US, and the slumping power of the Japanese Yen, Japanese automakers may also be considering China as a production hub for cars that aren’t destined for Chinese showrooms. With the success of production facilities here in the U.S., one Fredericksburg collision center observes that Japanese brands have the resources and know-how to broaden their reach in their neighboring market.
Not only could the bustling Chinese auto market bring Chinese auto brands to our shores soon, but it seems that Japanese cars that are made in China may also become a likely scenario.
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